Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Bologna.
Give yourself enough time to make your BLQ to BHX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BLQ and BHX:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
At the moment, Rs17,138 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs43,617. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLQ to BHX if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that depart Guglielmo Marconi Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and discover Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Birmingham in January.
Before locking in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to BHX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.